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Asia shares stagger, yearn for China support

Asian share markets were on the ropes for a second straight session.

Jan 05, 2016, 05:33 AM IST

Hong Kong stock exchange to introduce volatility controls from mid-2016

The operator of Hong Kong`s stock exchange said it will introduce new controls to rein-in volatility, in a long-awaited announcement that comes as Chinese shares see wild price swings, fueling fears of a mainland market collapse.

Jul 04, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Asia shares, euro stifled by Greek drama

The euro had less luck as talks on Greece showed no sign of reaching a deal. The single currency was off at $1.1254, from a high of $1.1387 set on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2015, 12:49 PM IST

Tokyo shares inch higher at close after two days of losses

Tokyo stocks gave up most of their early gains Thursday but still ended in positive territory after two days of losses, as exporters were supported by a weak yen.

Jun 04, 2015, 12:19 PM IST

Hong Kong stocks end 0.47% down, Shanghai rallies 1.69%

Hong Kong shares ended 0.47 percent lower Tuesday, in line with a broad sell-off across Asia and despite gains on Wall Street, but Shanghai added 1.69 percent.

Jun 02, 2015, 14:23 PM IST

Asia shares slip after US data but euro advances

Asian markets mostly retreated, however, the euro added to recent gains after data showing the eurozone economy picking up,

May 14, 2015, 11:02 AM IST

Asia shares mostly up after US jobs report, China rate cut

Shanghai jumped 3.04%, or 127.66 points, to 4,333.58 and Hong Kong added 0.51, or 140.86 points, to close at 27,718.20.

May 11, 2015, 14:17 PM IST

Asia shares climb on US optimism, oil pressured before OPEC

Asian stocks edged up on Wednesday after data showing the US economy growing at a relatively solid pace calmed investor anxiety over slowing global growth, while the Australian dollar languished near four-year lows against the dollar.

Nov 26, 2014, 10:11 AM IST

Nikkei tumbles 2.2% on global growth woes

The Nikkei ended 335.14 points lower at 14,738.38, its lowest closing level since May 30.

Oct 16, 2014, 12:11 PM IST

Nikkei drops to 2-month low on global growth concerns

The Nikkei share average fell 1.1 percent to 15,321.69 by mid-morning, after sliding to as low as 15,259.95 earlier, the lowest level since Aug. 13.

Oct 10, 2014, 09:34 AM IST

Asia shares mostly down ahead of China data

Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors await the release later in the week of Chinese economic data for June, while the dollar added to last week`s gains following a strong US jobs report.

Jul 07, 2014, 14:53 PM IST